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my77stang -> Door Mirror Rattle FIXED - Please put this in FAQ's or something - pics included (1/21/2007 2:45:33 PM)
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Ok guys, with the help of this forums I was able to remove the mirror without breaking anything... WHOO HOO!!!! Anyways, I figured I would return the favor and document the procedure for taking care of this problem.
Basically there is a screw that becomes slightly loose, and lets the whole mirror assembly move around in the mirror housing. I noted that several used 05+ stangs on my local dealers lot had the same problems so obviously this is fairly common, and I believe most of these cars will end up rattling in time.
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Step 1: (optional) Remove the interior trim piece to expose the 3 mirror mounting bolts. To remove, simply pull straight out. There are two clips and a couple plastic alignment pins holding it in place. Unplug the wires going into the mirror (brown plug)
[image]http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8701/mirror16ky.jpg[/image]
Next, remove the three 11mm nuts to remove the mirror from the vehicle.
[image]http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2949/mirror22md.jpg[/image]
Step 2: Using a large flat head screwdriver or whatever prying device is handy, pry between the mirror and where the mirror mounts to the housing. This took some effort, but it will pop off. I caused no damage to the mounting tabs by removing it, and circled them to show how the mirror is held on.
[image]http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/97/mirror39nv.jpg[/image]
Step 3: Remove the three torx screws holding the mirror actuator to the mirror housing so that you can access the screw behind it.
[image]http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8041/mirror47he.jpg[/image]
Step 4: Tighten the torx screw circled in the picture below, this is the cause of the rattle. As a precautionary measure, loc-tite or epoxy / JB Weld could be used to ensure your not performing this procedure again in 6 months.
[image]http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3931/mirror57hs.jpg[/image]
To reassemble, simply repeat these steps in reverse and your done!
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